Lesson 7C · New English File Elementary Vocabulary List

‌the day that comes after Thursday

"Friday is the end of the workweek."

"Friday feels exciting because everyone is looking forward to the weekend."

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

"The new Italian restaurant is very popular."

"The new restaurant in the neighborhood serves authentic Thai food and has become very popular with locals."

a place of worship, used by Muslims

"Muslims pray at mosque."

"During their pilgrimage, they visited a magnificent mosque that served as a central hub for prayer and community."

used when referring to a person or thing that was previously mentioned or one that is identified easily

"The sun is bright."

"The sun rises in the east and sets in the west every single day without fail."

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

"We walked on the beach."

"Every summer, our family loves to spend the entire day at the beach building sandcastles."

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

"She rides her bike to work every day."

"She rides her bike to work every day and parks it in the office garage."

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

"Breakfast is ready."

"She never skips breakfast because she read that eating a healthy morning meal helps with concentration and gives her energy for the rest of the day."

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

"We had lunch at noon."

"I packed a sandwich for lunch today."

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

"We ate dinner at home."

"Dinner was quiet and peaceful last night."

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

"Time moves quickly."

"We should manage our time wisely if we want to succeed."

two pieces of bread with cheese, meat, etc. between them

"I ate a sandwich at lunch."

"He made a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch by buttering two slices of bread and placing a slice of cheddar cheese between them before cooking it in a hot pan."

a period or act of moving our body through water with the use of our arms and legs

"She goes for a swim in the lake every morning."

"She goes for a swim in the lake every morning and says it keeps her feeling young and energetic."

a set of large folded sheets of paper with lots of stories, pictures, and information printed on them about things like sport, politic, etc., usually issued daily or weekly

"The newspaper arrived late."

"She read the newspaper at breakfast."

a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places

"We took a taxi to the airport."

"She hailed a taxi on the street corner because it was raining heavily and she did not want to walk the fifteen blocks to her apartment in the storm."

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

"We arrived at the airport two hours early."

"We arrived at the airport three hours before our flight to have enough time to check our bags and go through security."

to travel or move from one location to another

"Let's go to the cinema."

"I will go to the supermarket after work to buy some food for dinner tonight."

used to show how something is done or achieved

"I go to work by bus."

"The book was written by a famous author who won many awards for her work."

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

"We rode the bus."

"The crowded bus finally pulled away from the station, beginning its long journey across the country."

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

"The car is parked outside."

"She bought a new car last month."

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

"The plane is late."

"Her plane was delayed by five hours due to mechanical issues so the airline provided meal vouchers and offered compensation for the long wait."

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

"This gift is for you."

"This gift is for you because you have been so kind and helpful to me."

used before a noun when we are not talking about a specific person or thing

"I want a book."

"He picked up a fascinating novel from the shelf, intrigued by its compelling cover."

a short journey we take on foot

"We take a walk every evening."

"She takes a long walk in the park every evening to clear her mind and get some light exercise."

the place that we live in, usually with our family

"I am going home."

"After a long day at the office, I can't wait to relax at home with my family."

used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

"I am from Turkey."

"The store is open from nine in the morning until nine at night every day."

a place where children learn things from teachers

"The school is near my house."

"We walk to school every morning."

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

"They will go out tonight."

"Do you want to go out for dinner tonight or would you prefer to stay home and order pizza instead?"

used to show a day or date

"The party is on Saturday."

"We have a crucial exam scheduled on the third Monday of next month."

the act of buying goods from stores

"Shopping can be relaxing."

"Online shopping has become incredibly convenient but it also makes it harder to control impulsive purchases."

used to say where someone or something goes

"I go to school every day."

"She gave the gift to her mother who was very happy and grateful for it."

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

"The cat sleeps on my bed every night."

"She made her bed every morning as soon as she woke up because she liked how neat and tidy the room looked with the blankets smooth and the pillows arranged nicely."

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

"The bus is late."

"The late train arrived twenty minutes after its scheduled time and made everyone late for work that morning."

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

"They go to church every Sunday."

"The old stone church at the end of the street has stood there for over two hundred years."

in or to the direction behind us

"Please come back soon."

"Please come back soon because we miss you very much and we want to see you."

something that we do regularly to earn money

"I have a lot of work to do."

"She goes to work early and returns late."

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

"It is a holiday today."

"Many people look forward to the upcoming national holiday as a chance to relax and spend time with family."

to hold or own something

"I have a book."

"She was fortunate to have inherited a substantial amount of wealth from her generous grandmother."

any liquid that we can drink

"I like a drink."

"During the hot summer afternoon, a cool refreshing drink is absolutely essential."

having a quality that is satisfying

"The movie is good."

"The good news made everyone happy and they celebrated by opening a bottle of champagne and toasting to the future together."

an act of washing our body while standing under a stream of water

"The shower is broken."

"He takes a cold shower every morning after his run to wake up and refresh his tired muscles."

the action of washing our body in a bathtub by putting it into water

"The bath is very warm."

"She enjoys a long hot bath with scented candles and soft music after a stressful day at work."

to receive or come to have something

"I get a present."

"She was thrilled to finally get the promotion she had been working towards for so long."

a digital message that is sent from one person to another person or group of people using a system called email

"Send an email now."

"Please check your email inbox for the confirmation message regarding your recent online purchase."

wearing one or multiple items of clothing

"She is dressed in red."

"She is dressed in red and looks beautiful and elegant at the formal dinner party tonight."

to wake up and get out of bed

"I get up early."

"He finds it incredibly difficult to get up before the sun rises each morning."